It’s the ‘old’ AF-S 50mm f1.8G. I’ve always liked the rendering but it’s not the sharpest. Great value at circa £100 used when I got it.Nice pictures, how are you finding the 50? It's either that or the 35 next for me.
Thanks. I love the Mk1 escorts.The orange escort is my pick. Nice set!
It’s the ‘old’ AF-S 50mm f1.8G. I’ve always liked the rendering but it’s not the sharpest. Great value at circa £100 used when I got it.
Thanks. I love the Mk1 escorts.
Seems as good as it was on the D750 and D850, but then it was only static subjects. I did use it to take pics of a friend's newborn the other week though and again it seemed perfectly snappy.How's the af with that 50mm?
So DXO have now scored the Z 35mm and results are pretty impressive, however after seeing their assessment of the 24-70mm f4 I'm not sure I can trust them anymore. Mind you for the price of the 35mm I'd want it to be stellar, yet it still isn't as sharp as the 50mm (according to DXO). I've never understood why 35mm's tend to be more than 50mm lenses though
So DXO have now scored the Z 35mm and results are pretty impressive, however after seeing their assessment of the 24-70mm f4 I'm not sure I can trust them anymore. Mind you for the price of the 35mm I'd want it to be stellar, yet it still isn't as sharp as the 50mm (according to DXO). I've never understood why 35mm's tend to be more than 50mm lenses though
That's quite a saving. It's still a shame that the new primes are pricey though, hopefully they'll bring out some cheaper alternatives in the future. I'd love a native 50mm but I can't justify the cost, especially when I've got the AF-S 50mm f1.8G that works perfectly OK on the Z.I've ordered one yesterday from Amazon, as new for £550 which makes it a bit easier to justify if you need one less excuse
Funnily, I was looking at the 35 at Amazon yesterday. Slightly cheaper if you order from Amazon Germany.I've ordered one yesterday from Amazon, as new for £550 which makes it a bit easier to justify if you need one less excuse
Thanks for the heads up, just checked the 50mm and it's EURO 399 vs £399 on amazon UK. If you have prime do you still get free delivery if ordering from one of the EU amazons?Funnily, I was looking at the 35 at Amazon yesterday. Slightly cheaper if you order from Amazon Germany.
Reputable stores like Calumet/Wex in Germany sell the 50mm for €349-€359. Amazon is clearly overpriced on this occasion. Amazon charge a little for overseas delivery - around £4 typically. Living in Germany, I actually use Amazon UK a bit more than Amazon.de though ideally I try to buy locally where possible. Amazon.uk have a Bavarian depot anyway so they often don't need to import in the first place.Thanks for the heads up, just checked the 50mm and it's EURO 399 vs £399 on amazon UK. If you have prime do you still get free delivery if ordering from one of the EU amazons?
I didn't realise WEX and calumet had German stores, that's worth knowing thanks.Reputable stores like Calumet/Wex in Germany sell the 50mm for €349-€359. Amazon is clearly overpriced on this occasion. Amazon charge a little for overseas delivery - around £4 typically. Living in Germany, I actually use Amazon UK a bit more than Amazon.de though ideally I try to buy locally where possible. Amazon.uk have a Bavarian depot anyway so they often don't need to import in the first place.
Having sold my Fuji X100F kit, I’ve just ordered the 35mm from Amazon; damaged box but lens as-new, for £572. Should be here on Sunday.
I think I'm one of only a few that prefer the 50mm focal length, but by the looks of things both the 35mm and 50mm are superb lenses. I'm tempted to buy the 50mm from Germany, but I have to say I'm happy with the 50mm f1.8G on the Z7 so not sure I can justify the extra cost.Stonking lens. You’ll love it..
So nearly bought your X100..
hmmmm -- do you happen to know if Amazon's warehouse stuff, esp. technically used (another one on offer) -- has a proper warranty? Getting close to my £500 targetHaving sold my Fuji X100F kit, I’ve just ordered the 35mm from Amazon; damaged box but lens as-new, for £572. Should be here on Sunday.
hmmmm -- do you happen to know if Amazon's warehouse stuff, esp. technically used (another one on offer) -- has a proper warranty? Getting close to my £500 target
Yes, it gets the full Amazon 12 months warranty. Despite all their faults, I’ve found Amazon customer service to be generally excellent.hmmmm -- do you happen to know if Amazon's warehouse stuff, esp. technically used (another one on offer) -- has a proper warranty? Getting close to my £500 target
that what I've feared --must keep my itchy fingers in check, especially as I've just bought something else (more later )Yes, it gets the full Amazon 12 months warranty. Despite all their faults, I’ve found Amazon customer service to be generally excellent.
Oh dear!!that what I've feared --must keep my itchy fingers in check, especially as I've just bought something else (more later )
CoolAnd my 35mm arrived from Amazon Warehouse today. Despite the description both the box and the lens are immaculate. It came with an invitation to register it on Nikon.de for a 5 year warranty.
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I'd had a look at this one --quite a bit heavier, a bit more expensive and only f4. But it sure is WIDE!Looking at Irix lenses on Amazon, I note that they make an 11mm .....
the bastards just put the price up of both yours and the Used --Very Good. My purchase timing with things Z6 seems to be very bad....And my 35mm arrived from Amazon Warehouse today. Despite the description both the box and the lens are immaculate. It came with an invitation to register it on Nikon.de for a 5 year warranty.
I use the Sony card reader as it was the only one easily available when I bought, and I thought it made senses to use one from the manufacturer of the cards. To date I haven't found any deals on memory cards - my advice is to get one from E-Infin or, in my case, Panamoz as they are generally cheaper than retail.Ok, have sold both of my DSLR's now so going to order a Z6 and FTZ adapter from efinity this week. I was going to get an XQD card from there too, either 64gb or 120gb not sure yet as funds are tight.
Just wondering if there is anywhere that does these cheaper that i havent heard of?
Also, can anyone recommend a XQD card reader, as again i don't want to spend more than necessary, and the prices between brands varies a lot, is there any difference between one that cost £18 and Sonys one that is nearly £40?
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XQD cards are expensive from everywhere tbh. I know that Panamoz do sell them cheaper when you buy gear from them, not sure if e-infinty is the same? Every now and again you find one cheaper than anywhere else, but you have tom be quick as the price soon goes up again.Ok, have sold both of my DSLR's now so going to order a Z6 and FTZ adapter from efinity this week. I was going to get an XQD card from there too, either 64gb or 120gb not sure yet as funds are tight.
Just wondering if there is anywhere that does these cheaper that i havent heard of?
Also, can anyone recommend a XQD card reader, as again i don't want to spend more than necessary, and the prices between brands varies a lot, is there any difference between one that cost £18 and Sonys one that is nearly £40?
Thanks
Can you buy them separately from them? IE, without a camera?e-infinity prices for XQD cards are pretty competitive. Certainly cheaper now than when I bought mine a few months ago.
Ok, have sold both of my DSLR's now so going to order a Z6 and FTZ adapter from efinity this week. I was going to get an XQD card from there too, either 64gb or 120gb not sure yet as funds are tight.
Just wondering if there is anywhere that does these cheaper that i havent heard of?
Also, can anyone recommend a XQD card reader, as again i don't want to spend more than necessary, and the prices between brands varies a lot, is there any difference between one that cost £18 and Sonys one that is nearly £40?
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What he saidZ6 is great. Not sure what lenses you have but the kit 24-70 is fabulous and great value when bought as part of a kit.
Z6 is great. Not sure what lenses you have but the kit 24-70 is fabulous and great value when bought as part of a kit.
What he said
The Z's are great cameras, and overall I think better than the D750. The only thing you might find is that frame rate is slightly less (if you want real time view) and blackout is longer making it more tricky for burst shooting/panning. For everything else the Z's are a winnerThanks, i was really happy with my D750 but had an itch, and i've never had a new body in 10 years of photography, so thought with mirroless etc now is the time. I could well regret it but im thinking i won't.
I'm a prime sort of person, and have the Sigma Art 35 and 50 along with a Nikon 85 1.8G. The only zoom i have is a 70-200 2.8 VRII. I am debating selling my Sigmas for the Z mount equivalents as theres not much in price between them. Not bothered about them being 1.8 either. I think i'll see how the Sigmas perform first though.
Can you buy them separately from them? IE, without a camera?
EDIT just checked and it seems like you can. Still not a cheap item, though.